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Commissioner’s Court Proclaims October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pictured, from left: Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken Geeslin, Carol Morton, Rhetta Hampel, County Extension Agent, Carolyn Tyler, Precinct 2 Commissioner Wade McKinney, Peggy Rhodes, and Precinct 1 Commissioner Scotty Thomas. (Courtesy photo)

Press release

On Tuesday, September 27, Henderson County Commissioner’s Court members signed a proclamation that declares October 2016 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Henderson County. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease.

“While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same,” said Henderson County Extension Agent Carolyn Tyler.

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United Way kicks off 2016-17 campaign with wine tour

The Henderson County United Way is kicking off the 2016‐17 campaign with a wine tour of four local wineries Saturday, Sept. 10. This inaugural event will take participants by bus from downtown at the Justice Center 203 W. Corsicana St. Athens to 3P’s in a Vine Winery and White Fox Vineyard followed by lunch at Chick’s BBQ in Murchison, ending the afternoon with stops at Castle Oaks Winery and Tara Winery. Snacks will be provided at each stop to compliment the tasting experience.

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TxDOT update for the Week of Aug. 29

TxDOT press release

TxDOT (Athens) Maintenance plans to perform edge maintenance around the county with a second crew addressing drainage and slope issues on roads around the county as well. A contractor will resume work on FM 334 between Legendary Drive and Arnolds-Hills Road. Flaggers will provide traffic control.

Ongoing Henderson County construction projects updates:

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Black History Committee Car Show winners

By Delanda S. Johnson/HCBHC

The Henderson County Black History Committee held its 5th Annual Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Malakoff High School. The day will filled with sun and fun with the Malakoff High School having an inner squad football game scrimmage.

All funds raised at the car show will go toward the HCBHC scholarship fund and thanks go out to all who participated and came out for the car show.

HCBHC board memeber Sumiko Hart-Hogg presents Best Vintage plaque to Walt Hellebrand from Mabank. Mr. Hellebrand also was the winner of four tickets to a Houston Astros game. (Courtesy photo)

Sumiko Hart-Hogg presents Overall Best Show plaque to Jasper Davis from Arlington. Mr. Davis also walked away with Best Paint, Best Engine, and Best in Class Truck plaques. (Courtesy photo)

Sumiko Hart-Hogg presents People's Choice plaque to Donnie Boyd from Athens. Mr. Boyd was also the winner of two tickets to Sea World in San Antonio and a one night stay at the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, LA. (Courtesy photo) — Sumiko Hart-Hogg presents the People’s Choice plaque to Donnie Boyd from Athens. Mr. Boyd was also the winner of two tickets to Sea World in San Antonio and a one night stay at the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, LA, and if you really want to do bets online, you can also go to sites as Linkw88moinhat online for this purpose.

Sumiko Hart-Hogg presents Best in Class Car plaque to Dennis Bell from Duncanville. (Courtesy photo)

H. C. B. H. C. member Sumiko Hart-Hogg presents 1st place trophy to Samuel Blair, Jr. from Palestine, for his 2000 Kawaski Kz 1000P motorcycle. Not pictured are: Deryc Devers from Athens who won second place trophy and Kerry Locke from Athens who won third place. (Courtesy photo) — Sumiko Hart-Hogg presents 1st place trophy to Samuel Blair, Jr. from Palestine, for his 2000 Kawaski Kz 1000P motorcycle. Not pictured are: Deryc Devers from Athens who won second place trophy and Kerry Locke from Athens who won third place. (Courtesy photo)

Miss Katie Pochebradsky show off her VW Type 2 bus while sporting her swim suit with her cap to keep the sun out of her eyes. (Courtesy photo) — Miss Katie shows off her VW Type 2 bus while sporting her swim suit with her cap to keep the sun out of her eyes. (Courtesy photo)

Agrilife scientist gives advice about Zika virus

Texas A&M press release

The mosquito-transmitted Zika virus is a potential threat to the health of unborn babies in Texas and other states, and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has stepped up efforts to educate the public on ways to protect themselves from this new menace, said agency entomologists.

“While people enjoy outdoor activities and travel this summer, it’s important to remember that our first line of defense against Zika is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes,” said Dr. Sonja Swiger, AgriLife Extension entomologist at Stephenville. “The Aedes aegypti and A. albopictus mosquitoes that transmit Zika occur commonly in our backyards where their eggs are laid and larvae live in standing water. Like other mosquito species, they are active at sunrise and sunset, but commonly bite throughout the day as well.”

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